Rachel G. Smallwood

Background

Smallwood works as a senior project manager for Rock Solid Project Solutions and serves on Harrisonburg’s Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, with a term ending in 2027. The Harrisonburg Citizen reported that she has worked as an adjunct professor at universities, including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Sources: The Harrisonburg Citizen

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• School priorities

  School priorities: In the 2026 candidate profile, Smallwood agreed that public schools should prioritize academic achievement and character-building to preserve American traditions and self-government.

  iVoterGuide, 2026 Harrisonburg City Public Schools School Board candidate profile

• School choice

  School choice: Smallwood agreed that school choice can create competition that encourages public schools to improve their educational systems.

  iVoterGuide, 2026 Harrisonburg City Public Schools School Board candidate profile

• School safety

  School safety: Smallwood agreed that licensed faculty with ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school to respond to an active-shooter situation.

  iVoterGuide, 2026 Harrisonburg City Public Schools School Board candidate profile